Pip is headed for an apprenticeship at the blacksmith's forge. Then an anonymous donor appears, and sends Pip to London to live as a gentleman. Pip is sure he knows the identity of his secret benefactor. He couldn't be more surprised when he finds that he's been mistaken all along.
Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight. Yet the bitter feud between their families forbids all contact. Can the power of their love stand up against such a longstanding history of hatred?
Macbeth is amazed when three witches prophesy that he will be the next King of Scotland. Lady Macbeth can't wait! Without considering tragic consequences she takes matters into her own bloody hands.
A graphic retelling of the fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" in which a friendly woman lovingly decorates her candy home and two inconsiderate, greedy children take advantage of her kindness When Gretel and Hansel carelessly abandon their wood-gathering chores and follow a fox deeper into the woods, they come across a delicious-looking house, the home of a friendly witch. Hungry after thoughtlessly feeding their picnic lunch to the wildlife, the two children start to devour the candy shingles, shutters and walls until the house begins to crack and crumble. Despite her initial shock, the witch is caring to the strangers and invites them in. But when they overstep the boundaries of her hospitality and start eating everything inside as well, it’s time for Gretel and Hansel to get their just desserts! Told without words, readers of all ages will delight in this colorful and playful fractured fairy tale.
Three little kittens have lost their mittens, and can't have any pie until they're found. Onomatopoeia makes this rhyme a fun read!
Children have always loved this poem about a frazzled mother of a large brood--who all live together in a giant piece of footwear.
Count to twenty and take the journey from gathering eggs in the barn to cooking and eating them in this farm-to-table nursery rhyme.
Old Mother Hubbard's dog is hungry. Perhaps if she looks in the kitchen she'll find something to feed her pet?
Enjoy this classic rhyme about the very merry Old King Cole and his three fiddlers.
This beloved poem tells of a sweet young girl and her pet lamb.
Enjoy this holiday rhyme about a young boy's sticky dealings with a Christmas pie.
What scares Miss Muffet away from her curds and whey? This classic nursery rhyme about a girl and a spider is as delightful as ever.
Does Little Bo Peep ever find her lost sheep? Children will find out by reading one of the most well-known nursery rhymes of all time.
The farm animals are out, and Little Boy Blue is nowhere to be seen. Young readers love to help find him.
Enjoy this classic rhyme about a pair of children attempting to fetch water from the top of a steep hill.
It's everyone to the rescue after clumsy Humpty Dumpty falls from a wall. Can they put him back together again?
When the Flopsy Bunnies venture over to Mr. McGregor's garbage heap to find dinner, trouble ensues when they fall asleep in the warm sun after their meal.
Mrs. Tittlemouse likes her house neat and clean. But when a group of pestering bees sneaks in, she needs some help to get them out.
Peter Rabbit is the most adventurous of his siblings. He runs into trouble, however, when he ignores his mother's request that he stay out of Mr. McGregor's garden.
Squirrel Nutkin's friends bring Mr. Brown gifts in exchange for being allowed to collect nuts on his property. Nutkin loves to ask Mr. Brown riddles, however, and these rhymes eventually get him into trouble.
Benjamin Bunny is a curious and bold young rabbit. When his cousin, Peter Rabbit, loses his clothes in Mr. McGregor's garden, Benjamin and Peter have quite the adventure retrieving them.
When Timmy Willie from the country and Johnny Town-Mouse visit one another, they get a taste of each other's very different lives. Sometimes, there really is no place like home!
Be careful - if you lie, your SNOUT could grow! In this farmyard twist on a classic fairy tale, Pignocchio is a puppet who longs to be a real pig. Full page illustrations and simple sentences create a wonderful farmyard fairy tale for early readers! Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests engaging reading and writing prompts.
Some stories are too big…some stories are too small…but this story is just right! When a curious goat named Goatlilocks discovers the three bears' house, she decides to make herself at home! This book is a fun retelling of a classic fairy tale, that uses easy-to-read text - perfect for early readers! Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggest engaging reading and writing prompts.
When a mean fairy doesn't get invited to her party, Sheeping Beauty is cursed to one day sleep for eternity! In this retelling of a classic fairy tale, Sheeping Beauty helps early readers build confidence in their reading skills by using simple sentences alongside colorful illustrations! Included is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests creative writing and reading prompts.